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Life Is What You Bake It: Recipes, Stories, and Inspiration to Bake Your Way to the Top: A Baking Book

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ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Boston Globe • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Food Network, The Washington Post, Time Out, Glamour, Taste of Home, Southern Living, Library Journal

“As much about a collection of recipes that makes your mouth water and tugs at your heart with food memories as it is about the chronicles and life lessons of a true comeback kid.”—Carla Hall

Popular baking personality and lawyer turned baker Vallery Lomas debuts her first baking book celebrating more than 100 recipes for everything from Apple Cider Fritters to Lemon-Honey Madeleines and Crawfish Hand Pies to her Grandma’s Million Dollar Cake. Vallery shares heirloom family recipes from her native Louisiana, time spent in Paris, The Great American Baking Show (which she famously won!), and of course sweets and breads inspired by her adopted hometown, New York City. Vallery’s “when life gives you lemons, make lemon curd” philosophy will empower legions of bakers and fans to find their inner warrior and bake their best life.

“Life Is What You Bake It is not only a collection of recipes but also an empowering book that shows us there’s often more possible than we can even imagine.”—Julia Turshen, bestselling author of Simply Julia, host of Keep Calm and Cook On podcast, and founder of Equity at the Table

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Carla Hall calls it "a collection of recipes that makes your mouth water and tugs at your heart"

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“Life Is What You Bake It is at once deeply personal and eminently practical. Vallery weaves together evocative stories about honoring family, overcoming disappointment, and pushing through fear.”—Claire Saffitz, author of Dessert Person

“Brimming with fond memories, gorgeous full-page photography, and expert tips and tricks, Life Is What You Bake It is all about managing the unexpected twists thrown at you—while baking or otherwise.” —Michelle Baricevic, Food Network online editorial coordinator

“Lomas is an inspiration as a baker (have you seen Almost-Ate-the-Plate Carrot Cake?), a writer (headnote readers, you’re in for some beautiful storytelling), but also as a human being, pursuing her passion for baking and continuing it against seemingly impossible setbacks. We’re luckier for it.”—Deb Perelman, author of Smitten Kitchen Every Day

“I don’t know what’s more inspiring, Vallery’s incredible and deeply courageous story or her stunning, crave-worthy recipes. Life Is What You Bake It truly has it all: the kinds of stories that make you feel like you’re hanging out with a good friend, loads of tips that will help you become a better baker, and of course, baked goods that you’ll want to totally devour.”—Molly Yeh, Food Network host and cookbook author

“Chef Vallery’s story lets you know that if you can put your mind to it, you can achieve it. She also makes it clear that if you want delicious baked goods, you should take a page out of her book. From her simple nostalgic Strawberry Smash to her decadent bananas foster pancakes, there is a recipe in here for everyone!”—Kwame Onwuachi, author of Notes From a Young Black Chef, James Beard Rising Star Chef and judge on Top Chef

“[Vallery] will guide you with her endless charm and beautifully written recipes to bake like a champion.”—Zoë François, author of Zoë Bakes Cakes and TV host

“Vallery Lomas brings her trademark zest and enthusiasm to American classics and offers up a chapter of easy-to-master French pastries from her life in Paris. I can’t wait to bake my way through this delicious collection of recipes!”—David Lebovitz, author of Drinking French and My Paris Kitchen

“I LOVE IT! I felt immediately comforted and uplifted by Vallery’s writing, which is warm, engaging, and thoughtful. There’s something in the book for everybody, no matter their skill level or confidence.”—Ruby Tandoh, food writer and author of Eat Up!

“While the gorgeous photography and delicious recipes immediately drew me in, Vallery’s compelling journey and family history bring a depth and joy to each and every recipe.”—Sarah Kieffer, author of 100 Cookies and The Vanilla Bean Blog

“The Great American Baking Show winner Lomas debuts with an inspiring collection that combines life lessons, family lore, and behind-the-scenes peeks at the reality show world, with more than 100 indulgent recipes.”—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Vallery Lomas is the winner of The Great American Baking Show and the first Black winner of the Great British Bake Off franchise. She hosts the digital show Vallery Bakes Your Questions on Food Network’s website and the Food Network Kitchen app. She has also appeared on CNN, the Today show, Live with Kelly & Ryan, the History Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vallery attended college and law school in Los Angeles, practiced law in Washington D.C., and spent a gap year in Paris—where she perfected both her French and pastry skills—before settling in Harlem. She is a frequent columnist and recipe contributor to the New York Times.

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I quit my job as an attorney to become a baker for one simple reason: I had a burning desire to do something different with my life. I could not continue to give the best hours of my day to a job that I wasn’t passionate about. After I won The Great American Baking Show, I knew that I had a small window of opportunity to take advantage of my success and turn it into a new career path. Pursuing my foodie dreams while working a full-time job as an attorney felt like an impossible task, and I wanted to give myself a real shot to follow my dream career in food media. Five months after my winning television season had been cancelled, I made a firm decision to take the plunge.

Quitting my job felt like a rash decision, but my journals and therapist can attest otherwise: Baking full-time was something I had wanted for years. In some ways, I was already doing it. I spent mornings, nights, and weekends baking for Instagram. But in many ways, I wasn’t prepared at all. As a government attorney with a limited income, I had no assets, no savings, and many (many) student loans.

But what I did have was a vision of what my life could be! And I knew the importance of articulating that vision by writing it down and mapping out a path. I often tell myself: If you can’t even admit to yourself what your dreams are, how on earth can you translate them from your head to reality?

The path I mapped out included building a network of mentors and connecting with other food media pros. It did not include writer’s block, devoting significant time and energy to SponCon, and losing my senses of taste and smell temporarily, even though those are obstacles I overcame. Less than a year after quitting my job, I did it: I sold my cookbook proposal and was regularly booking work as a food media freelancer.

The rest is history.

I’m still surprised by my gall to start a food blog during my final year of law school instead of looking for a job. It was 2009, and the recession was in full force. I was filled with angst, but I decided to lean into what made me happy instead of dwelling on what I couldn’t control. I knew that baking made me happy, because I would excitedly jump out of bed to activate yeast or bake muffins to share with my classmates. And within days of my first experimental recipes, I started to document the results in a blog. I began my final year of law school in an obsessive baking mode, and I baked something new every day that school year.

I have to admit—if there had been no recession, there would have been no blog. And if there had been no blog, there would have been no atFoodieInNewYork Instagram account seven years later. And if there had been no Instagram account, I wouldn’t have been discovered by a casting director for The Great American Baking Show. And if I hadn’t been on The Great American Baking Show, I’d probably be looking up case law while sitting in a cubicle instead of living out the bravest life I dared to dream.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059313768X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593137680
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.51 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.68 x 1.06 x 10.28 inches
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Vallery Lomas is an attorney turned food personality. She transitioned from hobby baker and blogger to full-time foodie after winning Season 3 of ABC's Great American Baking Show. Her debut cookbook of 100 recipes will be published September 2021 by Clarkson Potter, imprint of Penguin Random House.

She is a regular contributor to Food Network Kitchen and has appeared on CNN, Fox, ABC, & NBC. Her writing and recipes have appeared in the New York Times, Food & Wine, Food 52, the cover of Better Homes & Gardens, People Magazine, and Taste. She is also a contributor to NYT Cooking.

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Customers love this cookbook for its essential baking knowledge and everyday desserts, with fabulous recipes that are easy to follow. The book features gorgeous photography that brings the content to life, and customers appreciate the personal stories tied to the recipes. They find it great for both new and experienced bakers, and one customer mentions it helped them win a baking competition.

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36 customers mention content, 35 positive, 1 negative

Customers love this cookbook, praising its essential baking knowledge and everyday desserts.

This is a great book with delicious recipes and wonderful traditions. I have a few things I have already made multiple times....Read more

This Cookbook is amazing! Vallery gives tips to make one not only a better baker but also a smarter baker....Read more

...A lot of these recipes are easy to follow and delicious! I’ve already tried a lot from this book. The biscuits are my absolute favorite!!Read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this cookbook! Great, easy to follow recipes with good baking tips.Read more

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Customers find the recipes in the book fabulous and easy to find, with one customer noting the beautiful arrangement and another mentioning the helpful hints for creating them.

...And man, oh man, they were SO GOOD!! The recipes are easy to follow and it feels as though the author is right there in the kitchen along with you....Read more

love the book. Great recipes from a great lady.Read more

This is a great book with delicious recipes and wonderful traditions. I have a few things I have already made multiple times....Read more

Beautifully written Easy to follow recipes Great addition to my collection Would make a wonderful giftRead more

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Customers enjoy the stories in the book, finding them lovely and inspirational, with one customer noting how the recipes are tied to personal experiences.

...off and couldn't wait to get this book full of recipes, sweetness and stories! It lived up to everything I wanted it to be....Read more

...In addition to being a world class baker and chef, Valley is a gifted storyteller who brings her recipes to life with her family stories, inspiring...Read more

...One of my favorite cookbooks for sure, and she has such a fun story!Read more

Beautiful stories and pictures. I absolutely can't wait to try some of these amazing recipes!Read more

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Customers find the book easy to follow.

...A lot of these recipes are easy to follow and delicious! I’ve already tried a lot from this book. The biscuits are my absolute favorite!!Read more

...Beyond that, this is a beautifully photographed book with clear instructions and personal stories tied to the recipes....Read more

I wasn't much of a baker but this book makes it so easy that now I'm excited to make tons of treats all the time!Read more

...Vallery’s beignet recipe is so easy to follow. They came out perfectly, I can’t believe these came out of my kitchen! This cookbook has so many gems....Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's visuals, describing it as a delicious-looking cookbook with gorgeous photography.

A beautiful cookbook that even novice bakers (like me!) can follow....Read more

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Customers appreciate the baking tips in the book, finding them helpful for both new and experienced bakers, with one customer mentioning it helped them win a baking competition.

...All have been a great success! I love the stories and baking tips too....Read more

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Customers appreciate the photography in the book, noting that the photos bring the content to life, with one customer specifically mentioning the inclusion of pictures for each dish.

...The stunning photography throughout the book paired with her eloquent prose tied to each recipe make it impossible to not want to tie on your apron...Read more

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...Not to mention the photography is just gorgeous. I love the family photos and all the history behind many of her recipes....Read more

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...British bake-off and couldn't wait to get this book full of recipes, sweetness and stories! It lived up to everything I wanted it to be....Read more

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